Evo to RX7
Oct 5, 2006 | 08:44 PM
#62
Originally Posted by nnorris7413
Do you have any more info or pics of it? I kinda wanted to get a stock one so i could decide what to do to it, and plus that one may be a little out of my price range, but you never know. Thanks.
-Mike
Oct 6, 2006 | 01:03 AM
#64
Originally Posted by Jasil
POS!!! Unless it has a Ls1 in it!!!
Originally Posted by HalfFastGSR
I used to think that putting a Chevy motor into an RX-7 was sacrilege, but the idea just keeps growing on me. An awesome chassis like the FC with a powerful, reliable engine would be a complete monster. The biggest problem I could see is getting the gobs of torque to the ground in such a small, lightweight car.
Originally Posted by Carloverx
I think putting a v8 in the rx7 totally takes the mystic out of it. You could put a v8 in a supra or probably even in an evo somehow, but it takes all the fun out. 
Originally Posted by sonicnofadz
The V8 is a great option to increase both power and reliability in the RX-7, however you will be completely destroying the balance of the chassis by adding so much weight to the front end of the car. If you choose to go this route, don't expect it to handle like it had a 200 lb rotory underneath the hood.
Last edited by trinydex; Oct 6, 2006 at 01:17 AM.
Oct 6, 2006 | 03:52 PM
#65
^^^+1. Ive heard that the LS1 swap keeps the weight distribution close to 50/50 and doesnt weight anymore than the 13B. Id consider doing it, but its just too expensive for me.
Oct 6, 2006 | 05:00 PM
#67
Originally Posted by Lagsux
Anyone who did the LS1 swap turbo charge it? Just wondering if there's any room under the hood for the work necessary? Not to mention more space for the BIG IC necessary too.
Thx
Thx
I think supercharging is the more common form of forced induction found for LS-1 motors (plenty of kits around)
Oct 6, 2006 | 11:59 PM
#70
Originally Posted by sonicnofadz
Why in the hell would you need to turbocharge it? An Rx7 with an LS1 swap already has enough traction issues I think supercharging is the more common form of forced induction found for LS-1 motors (plenty of kits around)
I think supercharging is the more common form of forced induction found for LS-1 motors (plenty of kits around)
Oct 7, 2006 | 12:49 PM
#71
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yeah, i wouldn't worry about turbo'ing it. you have to remember that every LS1 is touched by god before being sent out of the factory. they are very stout motors.
just like mentioned above - people with a nice h/c combo and running a XX shot of nitrous are hitting 10's in the quarter.
just like mentioned above - people with a nice h/c combo and running a XX shot of nitrous are hitting 10's in the quarter.
Oct 8, 2006 | 07:27 AM
#73
hey I think I’ll put a sc'ed ls1 in my evo, convert it to rwd and tub the rear! 1st 7 second evo and more reliable than any of the 9 or 8 second ones! What was I thinking moding my silly 4cylender when there are ls1's out there??
Oct 8, 2006 | 09:30 AM
#74
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these conversations never turn out well but if the rotory was better and the rx7's engine bay wasn't so V8 friendly you wouldn't see these LS1, 5.0, and 4.6 swaps.
edit * i believe someone has also done a 2.3 - the same one on your Xr4Ti, carl.
some interesting links...
4G63 FC - http://www.torquecentral.com/showthread.php?t=37972
2.3t FC - http://www.torquecentral.com/showthread.php?t=38004
edit * i believe someone has also done a 2.3 - the same one on your Xr4Ti, carl.
some interesting links...
4G63 FC - http://www.torquecentral.com/showthread.php?t=37972
2.3t FC - http://www.torquecentral.com/showthread.php?t=38004
Last edited by first5.0; Oct 8, 2006 at 09:48 AM.
Oct 8, 2006 | 02:45 PM
#75
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Originally Posted by J!n K@z@mA
hey man this is my friends friend Kid Rob as he already mentioned to you. my SC on rx7club is FromSilvia2Seven as pm me if you have anyother questions about a 3gen rx7 vs evo thing